First let‘s make sure we know what by “Giving“ is meant.

Carolina and Matteo

Micaela and Leone

Alice and Alessandro

Giving is the act of offering time, resources, skills, or empathy to others without expecting anything in return. It embodies generosity, kindness, and the desire to contribute to the well-being of your surroundings and loved-ones. Giving can be material, like donating money or goods, or or it can be helping with advice, support, or just listening. Ultimately, giving not only  strengthens connections and relationships but it makes us more caring and often brings a sense of fulfillment.

the key awareness teaches us to slow down and take notice. We have to learn to be mindful. We decide how we work, the way we eat, our how we live relationships. It teaches us to get in tune and to live in the present instead of wondering about the future or the past. To get to that goal you should try to Not overthink and to be yourself. Do What you think is Right and don‘ Care What Other people think. You are fine being yourself. I hope it teaches you too and makes your life easier.

Kind regards, 

Zara and Aaliyah 

the key awareness teaches us to slow down and take notice. We have to learn to be mindful. We decide how we work, the way we eat, our how we live relationships. It teaches us to get in tune and to live in the present instead of wondering about the future or the past. To reach that goal you should try to be positive and to be yourself. Don’t change for Others and remembre it’s Not about What Happens put How you react. I hope it teaches you too and makes your life easier.

Kind regards, 

Zara and Aaliyah 

Our idea with this is to create a door for an advent calender based on the ten keys of happiness, these are some ideas we’ve come up with.

• Developing new skills and capabilities can help you fulfil your true potential

• find long-term meaning in your new hobbies / skills

• your curiosity can help you find new friends and connections with all types of people

• one can gain competence and fulfilment by learning new skills

Reflection : what’s something new you’ve learnt recently ?

The tip we decided to focus on is finding long-term meaning and enjoyment in new hobbies and skills.

Please think of a tip on how to achieve happiness by trying out and create a picture / advent calendar door as we did.

Another idea of ours is writing a poem, what do you think of that ?

Max and Alina

Achille and Cristian

Leone and Micaela

-improvement to your sleep

-stronger bones and muscles

-less stress and more energy

-a longer life

All those things can make our life happier and with less stress

Alessandro and Alice

You can become a member of a political party, or you can go to a leisure club.

Accepting yourself means liking yourself the way you are. You know you have good sides, but also a few things that aren't perfect. Still, it's important to be proud of yourself and trust yourself. 

2. Ich lerne aus Fehlern und bin nicht streng mit mir. Ich mag mich, so wie ich bin. 

Ich mache mein Bestes und bin zufrieden, auch wenn ich nicht alles kann. 

I learn from mistakes and am not hard on myself. I like myself the way I am. I do my best and am satisfied, even if I can't do everything. 

3. Schreiben Sie positive Notizen, die Sie an die Wand hängen.  

Write positive notes to hang on the wall. 

 Deutsch:

1. Resilienz bedeutet, Schwierigkeiten überwinden. 

2. Wenn du ein schlechtem Zeugnis bekommst,  brauchst du resilienz, um nächtes Mal besser zu werden 

4. Resilienz bedeute, auch in schwierigen Zeiten stark zu bleiben und durch das regelmässige Üben in verschiedenen Fächern wie Mathematik, Sprachen und Wissenschaften seine Fähigkeiten kontinuierlich zu verbessern.  

English:

1. Resilience is overcoming difficulties. 

2. When you receive a bad report card, you need resilience to improve next time. 

3. Resilience means staying strong even in challenging times and continuously improving your skills in various subjects like math, languages, and sciences through regular practice.  

1. Eine kurze Erklärung von dem Punkt

Richtung bedeutet, dass du weißt, wohin du im Leben willst oder was du erreichen möchtest. Das heißt, man muss eigene Ziele haben um ein besseres Leben zu haben. Wenn man die Ziele erreicht, bekommt man Endorphine, die uns glücklich machen.

2. Beispiele dafür, wie wir den Punkt in unserem Leben benutzen können.

Beispiele:

a. Setze dir Ziele, die du in fünf oder zehn Jahren erreichen möchtest, wie zum Beispiel eine bestimmte Karriere. Diese langfristigen Ziele geben unserem Leben eine klare Richtung.

b. Setze dir auch kleinere, erreichbare Ziele für den Alltag oder die Woche, wie regelmäßiges Training oder ein Buch zu lesen. Solche kurzfristigen Ziele motivieren uns im Alltag.

3. Kreativer Beitrag wie Zitate, Fotos oder Zeichnungen.

"Manchmal muss man nur die Richtung ändern, um neue Wege zu gehen". Brage, 12.11.24

4. Vorschläge, wie Menschen diesen Punkt nutzen können.

Eine Richtung im Leben zu haben hilft Menschen, bessere Entscheidungen zu treffen und ihre Ziele leichter zu erreichen. So können sie sich auf das konzentrieren, was ihnen wichtig ist.

1. Beim Geben geht es darum, etwas oder Gedanken mit anderen zu teilen. 

2. Das können Sie tun 

• Du kannst geben eine Karte 

• Du kannst geben ein Geschenk 

• Du kannst geben ein Kuche 

1. So können Sie es in Ihrem Alltag nutzen 

• Menschen können anderen Geschenke machen. 

• Singe jemandem ein Lied vor. 

• Sie können an jemand anderen denken, indem Sie etwas geben, das Ihnen wichtig ist. 

GIVING Do something for others 

1. Giving is about sharing something or thoughts with others. 

2. This is what you can do 

• You can give a card 

• You can give a gift 

• You can give a cake 

3. This is how you can use this in your daily life 

• People can give other gifts. 

• Sing a song to someone. 

• You can think of someone else by giving something that is important to you. 

1. A Brief Explanation of the Point

   
   

   Direction means knowing where you want to go in life or what you want to achieve. In other words, you need to have your own goals to live a better life. When you achieve these goals, you get endorphins, which make you feel happy.

   
   

2. Examples of How We Can Use This Point in Our Lives

   
   

   Examples:

   
   

   a. Set goals that you want to reach in five or ten years, such as pursuing a specific career. These long-term goals give our lives a clear direction.

   
   

   b. Also, set smaller, achievable goals for the day or week, like regular exercise or reading a book. Such short-term goals motivate us in everyday life.

   
   

3. Creative Contribution Like Quotes, Photos, or Drawings

   
   

   "Sometimes you just need to change direction to find new paths."

   - Brage, 12.11.24

   
   

4. Suggestions on How People Can Use This Point

   
   

   Having a direction in life helps people make better decisions and reach their goals more easily. This way, they can focus on what matters most to them.

Training helps your mood, your skills, and extends your life.

You can play sports such as football, dance, lacrosse, and much more. Movement is important for the body and the muscles.

If you want to have fun, you can train with other people.

“I will not let age change me. I will change the way I age!” — Hannah Dawson

Jørgen und Thea

Relationships are very important for your mental health. We need to remember to stay in touch with the people we enjoy being with. With others, we can get through difficult things.

Jørgen and Thea

-Being brave enough to have a speech in front of a crowd, because if you are able to do this, it means that you don't mind about what the others think about your say and this isn't something that everybody can do. Because very few people have the courage enough to speak what they really want to reach because of being afraid of being judged, but if you want to "mean" you need to have your own ideas and to make them happen.

-Having your thoughts, because if you have your own ideas, you can defend them in front of someone that has another opinion on that debate just because those are what you really mean. However, if you get manipulated by ideas that aren't your real ones but they are convenient to you it's a very big risk for you, because you will never get the chance to be part of something big just because there will always be someone that has a better say than yours on that.

Cristian and Achille

New things

Exciting, unknown

I find new strengths

Fulfilment

That is a poem we wrote about our key : “trying out”.

It’s an elevenie which consists of 11 words.

The first column consists of a word ( for example a color ).

The second column consists of two words that are in connection with the first one ( objects that have a certain color ). In the third column you give a more precise definition of what you just mentioned.

Afterwards comes something about yourself / yourselves, starting with an “I”.

Finally you add a final thought of yours.

We hope that helps you if you should be creating your own poems.

Max and Alina

Yet anger’s flame will soon run dry.

What we can’t change, let go, let be,

Find peace in what we cannot see.

This poem is about accepting things beyond our control. I used the weather as a symbol for things we can’t change. This poem encourages letting go of anger and to find peace.

We decided to make an advent calendar while using the 10 keys of happiness. We already made two different pictures for the calendar (about Giving) and would appreciate it if you could pick the better one and create one yourself.

This is my page for the advent calender. I thought that the price shouldn‘t matter when you want to give somebody something. Anything with a positive thought can brighten someone‘s day, even when it‘s just a warm smile. What about you? How does your advent calender page look?

Sometimes joy, sometimes fear.

But as the Christmas lights shine bright,

They warm up even the coldest night.

It’s not in things or perfect plans,

Not just gifts or big demands.

It’s family laughs, a snowy street,

The warmth we find when people meet.

Life’s meaning hides in simple things,

In songs we sing, in bells that ring.

And every year, as lights glow high,

I feel a spark—I don’t know why.

Maybe life’s just this: the cheer we share,

The hope in hearts that’s always there.

i changed my advend kalender a Little Bit. Hope you Like it

Kind regardes

Exercise is the lift

Your body you will energize

A full life you will realize

So take the time to stay fit

Go step by step, bit by bit

So make your exercise program last

Live for the future not the past!

Julie&Leon

Stands tall against the sun,

Its colors bright, a strong reveal,

A story just begun.

—leon

Kind regardes

Kal and Barleen

Key 5 Trying out is about trying new things in your life to hopefully better your life, and live happier. For trying out new things, me and Martin want to prepare to try out skydiving. As we are too young, we can´t do so yet, but we want to break through our mental barrier and try out skydiving someday. For me (Sjur) this doesn´t seem as scary, but rather thrilling, but Martin is terrified, so I think that the mental barrier is only to be broken by Martin. Trying out skydiving will be a breakthrough for us and will lead us to happier living in the future by trying out things (some) of us are terrified of now.

If you recover from a traumatic event or from difficulties, you will have a better life and an happier living.

Alessandro and Alice

Everyone faces their own struggles, but taking steps to address them, even gradually, can lead to a deeper sense of peace and alignment with oneself.

Micaela and Leone

Matteo and Carolina

Physically can be applied by:

• working out in a mild way: you shouldn't work out too much or too less, otherwise you could have health problem. So by working out in a mild way you can keep yourself active without effect yourself

Now I have to go,bye

By Sara and Massimo

First of all, to find our direction in life we need goals. These goals can be long-term or short-term. The short ones can be short tasks or goals that we want to achieve by the end of the day as making all our homework, have a moment of relax for ourselves or hanging out with our friends. Meanwhile the long ones can be harder to achieve because they will take more time and more hard work. Some example of that could be: getting the job of our dreams, travelling around the world, or if we talk in more generic terms something that will make us say "we made it" and in the end, once we get what we've been looking for for a really long time, we will feel for sure feel satisfied and happy.

Chiara and Daniel

If people are in trouble, or just don’t feel at their best, you can give them your time, for example you can spend some time with a friend of yours that is not happy at the moment.

It could happen for example when you’re at school, you notice someone in your class that is not as happy as usual, so, instead of doing something you like during the break, you spend some time with him/her.

Gaia and Alessio

Kal and Barleen

Sunrise paints the sky,

Soft whispers of morning light,

New day, fresh and bright.

This is the second picture / another version we made for the advent calendar.

Tell us what you think !

Alina and Max

stars weave tales of distant dreams,

infinite and bright.

A little poem called the haiku.

Kind regardes,

Zara and Aaliyah

For today’s homework we wrote a so called “diamante poem”.

Tell us what you think !

Max and Alina

I wrote a short diamond poem about giving, I hope you like it

Kind regards mia

Kind regards, Banu

Micaela and Leone

we liked both of yours poems, we like best the second version you made.

We also made a poem per the xmast calendar.

To know

For learning

Always new things

I find it useful For our future

alice and alessandro

Also the words match with the word RELATING and it's very colourful.

Carolina and Matteo from Italy

Gaia and Alessio

alessandro, alice

Micaela and Leone

At the moment we can not choose because we are waiting for the second image.

kind regards, Gaia and Alessio

Alice and Alessandro

this is my draft for the calender (resilience). I hope you like it.

Kind regards,

Aaliyah

Try to surround yourself with people who make you laugh and inspire you. Don't forget to take time for yourself, maybe dedicating yourself to a hobby you love. Life is made up of moments, so enjoy every moment and don't be afraid to show your emotions. Remember, true happiness comes from accepting who we are and sharing our humanity with others.

Kalkidan, Barleen

This is our second picture, we did it like the other one.

Gaia and Alessio

Gaia and Alessio

Micaela and Leone

sara and max

Gaia and Alessio

Micaela and Leone

-what the keys of happiness are

-the definition of our key

-explained what our team did

-how we voted the image for the advent calendar

Gaia and Alessio

Thanks.

setting goals in life is important. To live a happy life,

you will need to know what you want to become and what future self  you aspire to be.

It helps you set goals, be optimistic and have something long-term to look forward to.

For example, you can try to imagine where you see yourself in the future for just a few minutes every now and then. Have small

and big goals to achieve so that you can feel accomplished

when you meet your expectations. Set the bar high enough for

you to be happy, but not too high, so you can keep improving.

I hope this text gives a small impression of this goal from ‚Action for Happiness‘

Kind regards,

Erik

Giving can take many forms. It could mean offering your time to help a friend, volunteering for a cause you care about, or simply sharing a kind word or a smile. You don’t need to have wealth or resources to give; often, generosity comes from a spirit of compassion and the willingness to make someone else’s life a little brighter.

When we give, we connect more deeply with others, strengthen relationships, and foster a sense of purpose. It also reminds us of the abundance in our own lives, shifting focus from what we lack to what we can share.

By making giving a regular part of life—whether it’s donating to charity, mentoring someone, or lending a hand—we not only improve the lives of others but also find meaning and happiness in our own. Giving is a reminder that happiness grows when it’s shared.

When we live mindfully, we engage more deeply with our surroundings, relationships, and activities. Whether it’s savoring a meal, listening during a conversation, or enjoying the beauty of nature, mindfulness encourages us to be conscious and grateful for what we have. It also helps reduce stress, as we shift focus away from anxieties and instead tune into the present moment.

Simple steps to boost awareness include meditation, journaling, or even just taking a few minutes a day to pause, breathe, and observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Over time, this practice cultivates a sense of calm and clarity, making life richer and more fulfilling.

Awareness is a key to happiness because it reminds us to slow down and embrace life’s journey rather than rushing through it.

Learn to feel better by reducing stress, for example, and find inner peace. Accept yourself instead of trying to be perfect.

Sara Aljoumaa

When you learn new things you get interested and get maybe new hobbies or have fun of making other people happy.

Trying out is important to you if you maybe don‘t know how you can help or support and by trying out you learn how to do it. Everyone can help and make other people feel good and happy if you only want it.

Trying out doesn‘t only help other people but also you because when you feel good by making people also feel good and that‘s also a good way to have a good mental health or feel accepted. New experiences and learning through out life, from young  to old age, generates new brain cells and new neutral connections, strengthening our brain. Learning something new can feel challenging as we can feel ineffective and of course, make mistakes but that is normal at the beginning.

By Mandy (German team)

Most of us alsways expecf ourselves to look perfect or be fantastic in every task we do. But it shouldn‘t be  that way. By accepting ourselves, we accept our own strengths and different skills which can be helpful in a lot of different situations. We also accept our own unique looks and our own personanality.

Finja

One easy way to promote kindness is to start a "Kindness Challenge" at school. You could create a list of kind acts, like:

- Writing positive notes to classmates or teachers.

- Helping someone carry their books.

- Organizing a group to volunteer at a local shelter or food bank.

You can encourage your friends to join in and share their experiences. This can create a ripple effect, inspiring more people to be kind and make your school a more positive place. Plus, you’ll feel good about making a difference.

By Kayra (German Team)

by Marieke German team

make memory from quality time with your Friends and Family· Also talking with them about your daily life or problems is good. Having trust in

someone is good for you. If something happens the trusted person is there for you. You have to have responsibility. Having someone who

loves you is a big positivity boost.

Your German team

As our homework we were supposed to upload the elevator pitch we wrote on our key of happiness for better living, this is mine :

Have you ever felt sad, dreary, and as if you were stuck in a loop? Were you ever at that point where it felt like everyday was the exact same? The reason for this boredom might be a lack of new things and adventures. The time has come to change that and let fun and newly discovered talents into your life. By trying out new things like starting to play an instrument or trying out a new sport you discover and at some point master talents that until now remained hidden within you. This is very important, especially because there are many people that become depressed after being stuck in this loop. There are cases of depression caused by boredom or a lack of creative freedom everywhere, and some of you or one of your friends or family members might also be or eventually become affected. So begin your creative and adventurous journey today by simply trying out something new.

Max

Did you know that millions of people struggle every day just to get by? Whether it's food, education, or healthcare, many don’t have the basics they need to live a happy life.

The key to happiness is simple—giving. By sharing what we can, we help others improve their lives. Small acts of giving help feed families, send kids to school, and provide medical care to those in need.

I’m passionate about this because giving doesn’t just change their lives—it changes ours, too. It makes us happier, more connected, and part of something bigger.

When you give, you’re making the world brighter. A small effort from you can mean a big difference for someone else—and one day, you might need help, too.

Start small but start today. Whether it’s a donation, volunteering, or simply helping someone around you, giving is the key to a happier world—and a happier you.

meaning, and meaning is something we create. It’s not handed to us and it's not found in endless distractions. It's about deeply connecting with our values, our passions and the people who matter most.

The solution could be different for everyone, It may be somewhere deep in the soul, lying under your nose, or it could even be the craziest idea that no one can handle. But if you are still not sure, you can try to be a part of something bigger, feel the flow and be it.

Why am I telling you all this? I've noticed that people without sense of life are disappeared, kinda empty. This directly affects on their friends and family. That is, not only the person suffers, but also, to some extent, those around him. And I am motivated not to see such cases. At least among my circle.

Naturally, a person becomes apathetic without the meaning of life and no one can convince him otherwise, but since we only live once, why not live it for pleasure.

And I want to add that's not a dream- it's a choice.

Let's start building a meaning of life together, right here, right now.

Positive emotions and happiness improve mental health and overall well-being

2: SDG 4: Quality Education

Education helps people manage emotions better, leading to greater happiness

3: SDG 5: Gender Equality

Equality reduces stress and increases satisfaction and happiness

4: SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Good working conditions support positive emotions and motivation

5: SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Green spaces (parks etc.) and strong communities make people happier

Giving can help end poverty (SDG 1) by supporting organisation that provide financial aid, create jobs, or offer resources to people in need. It also helps improve education (SDG 4). For example, donating to schools, funding scholarships, or volunteering as a tutor ensures more children and adults get access to quality education.

Giving also plays a big role in promoting equality. Supporting women-led projects and helping underrepresented communities can make progress toward gender equality (SDG 5) and reducing inequalities (SDG 10). Giving is also essential for protecting the planet. Whether it’s donating to conservation efforts, joining cleanup projects, or funding renewable energy programs, these actions help fight climate change (SDG 13) and protect our oceans (SDG 14) and land (SDG 15).